£2,400
Joseph Edouard Stevens (Belgian, 1816-1892), Dogs in a barn, oil on canvas, signed with the monogram JS and dated 1852, inscribed 'Brax', good quality reproduction 19th century style frame, 22 x 32½in. (56 x 82.5cm.). * Provenance: Frost & Reed, 1978. Original purchase invoice dated 1978 included with lot.
*Condition: Very good, gallery condition - was professionally cleaned, relined and restored prior to purchase by the vendor's parents in 1978. When examined under UV, there are scattered retouches visible across the surface, predominantly to the margins, plus heavier retouching around and above the right hand dog's head. The restorers used a blocking varnish, so some of the retouching may not be visible when viewed under UV.
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